REVULSION


Meaning of REVULSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈvəl-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable

Date: 1609

1. : a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal

2.

a. : a sudden or strong reaction or change

b. : a sense of utter distaste or repugnance

• re·vul·sive -ˈvəl-siv adjective

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